:: Ohio University Community College Partnerships


Tuition and Financial Aid Tuition for classes taken online from Ohio University as part of the community college partnership is: $153 per credit hour* for Ohio residents, non-resident tuition is 155 per credit hour. A student information system and network fee is assessed each quarter and varies depending on full-time ($22) or part-time (based on hours) status. Visit the bursar’s office Web site for more information. About Financial Aid: The purpose of financial aid is to help students and families meet educational expenses that cannot be met through their own resources. Financial aid can be either need-based or non-need-based. The results of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) along with the cost-of-education will determine whether or not a student has financial need. You can learn more about financial aid at Ohio University at www.ohio.edu/financialaid To learn more about the topic of financial aid and calculators that can help you figure out how much school will cost, how much you need to save and how much aid you'll need, visit finaid.org A consortium agreement is a contract between the student, Ohio University, and the Host (Partner) Institution. Learn more about the Consortium agreement.	Questions Frequently Asked About Financial Aid How do I apply for financial aid? What do I need to do to transfer my FAFSA information to Ohio University? For what aid programs will I be considered? How many hours do I need in order to receive my financial aid? When and how will I receive notification of my awards? What steps must I take upon receipt of my award offer? When will financial aid disburse to my Ohio University account? When will I receive a refund, if applicable? What is Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)? How do I contact the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships?

FAQ ANSWERS:
>How do I apply for financial aid? To apply for federal and state financial aid, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You can complete it online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov. You can obtain a paper FAFSA by calling the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-800-4-FED-AID. This form will ask for your tax information and, if you are dependent, your parent's tax information. This form should be completed as soon as possible after January 1 of the year you plan on attending school. When filing the FAFSA you should list Ohio University’s school code of 003100. Go Back to List of Questions
>What do I need to do to transfer my FAFSA information to Ohio University? To transfer your FAFSA information to Ohio University, you need to add Ohio University’s school code of 003100 to your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). To do so, you can go to www.fafsa.ed.gov and correct your FAFSA to list Ohio University’s school code of 003100. You can also call the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-800-433-3243 and add Ohio University's school code over the phone. We will not be able to process the results of your FAFSA until you have applied to Ohio University. Once your admission’s application is processed, we will begin the process of determining your financial aid eligibility. We will take into consideration the financial aid you received at your previous institution in this process. Go Back to List of Questions
>For what aid programs will I be considered? Students pursuing coursework through the Online Bachelor Completion Program at Ohio University are eligible to be considered for Federal Pell Grant and Federal Direct Loan funding only. It may also be possible for residents of Ohio to be considered for state grant funding. Go Back to List of Questions
>How many hours do I need in order to receive my financial aid? In order to receive the full amount of any federal or state financial aid program, you must be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours per quarter-based term. Certain programs, such as the Federal Pell Grant and Ohio College Opportunity Grant, may be prorated for a student enrolled half-time or three-quarter time. A student must be enrolled for at least six hours to receive a Federal Direct Student Loan. Only the Federal Pell Grant has limited eligibility for students enrolled less than half-time. Enrollment status is defined as follows (for quarter-based term): Full-time enrollment status -- 12 or more hours Three-quarter time enrollment status -- 9–11 hours Half-time enrollment status -- 6–8 hours Less than half-time status -- 5 or fewer hours Go Back to List of Questions
>When and how will I receive notification of my awards? Award notifications begin in mid-May (for the upcoming school year) and are generated twice weekly after that time for new applicants. Online award offers may be viewed on the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships Web site at www.ohio.edu/financialaid by logging in to My Fin.Aid@OHIO using your Ohio University (OAK) ID and password. Go Back to List of Questions
>What steps must I take upon receipt of my award offer? Follow the links in your online award offer at My Fin.Aid@OHIO to assure completion of your financial aid requirements. Requirements may include completion of a Federal Direct Loan Electronic Master Promissory Note and/or Entrance Counseling. For students who have previously borrowed through the Federal Direct Loan Program, an online loan acceptance/confirmation may be required. Go Back to List of Questions
>When will financial aid disburse to my Ohio University account? Disbursement begins just before the opening of each quarter. You will receive an e-mail each time funds are disbursed to your account. If you have an award that has not disbursed, you may need to complete additional paperwork, register in additional credit hours, or complete an online process or form. Disbursed financial aid will first apply to any unpaid charges on your Ohio University account with the Office of the Bursar. Should your disbursed financial aid exceed the quarterly charges, a refund will be generated which can be used to assist you with other educational expenses such as books and/or living expenses. Go Back to List of Questions
>When will I receive a refund, if applicable? You will receive your refund faster if you sign up for direct deposit through the Bursar's Office at www.ohio.edu/finance/bursar/. Refunds made by direct deposit begin the first day of each quarter and continue to be made daily. Refund checks are mailed to students starting the first Friday of the quarter and continue on a weekly basis. To receive a refund promptly, students must be registered in the appropriate number of credit hours two weeks prior to the quarter opening. Students must also have completed all necessary paperwork or online procedures at this time as well. Go Back to List of Questions
>What is Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)? Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) is a measurement of academic progress towards a degree or certificate that is required to maintain eligibility for financial aid. SAP is defined differently than the University defines good academic standing. SAP consists of three different components: grade point average, minimum credit hours, and maximum time frame. Students who fail to meet SAP standards are notified by mail and given a warning period to correct their deficiency. If a student does not meet SAP standards after his or her warning period, he or she will become ineligible to receive financial aid. Any correspondence (both paper and electronic) sent to students regarding SAP should be carefully reviewed. For more information regarding the SAP policy and appeal process visit www.ohio.edu/financialaid and select “after you apply.” Go Back to List of Questions
>How do I contact the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships? By Mail: Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships Chubb Hall 020 Ohio University Athens, OH 45701-2979 By Phone: (740) 593-4141 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00.p.m. Monday - Friday By Fax: (740) 593-4140 anytime By E-mail: Financial aid questions should be e-mailed to financial.aid@ohio.edu . Go Back to List of Questions